Anti-YouTube Crusader Elton John Partners With YouTube

Already an artist with a long history of flip-flopping on what the web's role in the music business should be Elton John, recently a vocal opponent of YouTube, has announced. Continue reading

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U2, Sting, Drake, Britney Spears, Sam Hunt Headline Impressive iHeart Radio Festival Lineup

iHeartMedia may be struggling to pay the bills, but they've still got the cash and clout  to put assemble an impressive festival. And one look at the 2016 iHeartradio Festival. Continue reading

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How Much Are Pay Per Stream Royalties Really Costing Musicians?

Although differences in song length didn't have much of an impact on revenue when physical album sales dominated the industry, this is no longer the case in the age of. Continue reading

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Slim’s Nightclub Has The Best Sign In It’s Bathroom

Leave it to a live music club in San Francisco to solve the issue of transgender bathrooms, once and for all.  While Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen are cancelling shows. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

There's been plenty to say in the music industry this week, with commentary from Chad Lawson on achieving DIY success, an examination of gender inequality in the industry, and why users of. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week's most popular articles included a helpful how-to guide for artists looking to use Snapchat, David Lowery's request that the New York Attorney General investigate Spotify, and why the. Continue reading

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Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas VIP Tickets Cost $10,000 And Don’t Include Concert Tickets

Income from VIP tickets and special fan experiences are exploding. Its usually thought of as a win-win. Fans get dreamed about access and artist make money. But sometimes VIP pricing. Continue reading

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Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith Top Spotify 25 Most Influential Artists Under 25 List

Today Spotify shared a list that they are calling the World’s 25 Most Influential Artists Under 25, led by Ed Sheeran. The global ranking was determined by volume and growth of. Continue reading

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5 Best Tools for Sending Music Promos

DJ’s receive tons of music promos in their inbox every week. As a producer, record label or PR sending promotional emails is a important part of of getting music heard. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

The Hypebot Sessions at this year's New Music Seminar, the power of cookies (digital not baked), new Spotify stats from Zoe Keating, net trends, music supervision and more all made headlines this week.

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